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True
T or F
Flossing is more effective than brushing alone? |
medication label
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Carbohydrates, Protein, fats
You should eat ________ ________ and ________ to fuel your body before exercise
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True
Within a 1 minute your heart rate returns to baseline and within 1 year your risk for heart disease is cut in half
T or F
Your body begins to repair the moment you quit smoking |
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Fluoride
When shopping for toothpaste which important ingredient should you look for?
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The name of medication and spelling
If there is a generic form What is the reason for taking this medication How long are you required to take it Are there any specific instructions on how to take it Side effects?
When prescribed a new medication what are 3 important questions to ask?
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Use the stairs
Park in the back of the parking lot Walk short distances instead of driving Jog in place when cooking and watching TV Walk your dog Dance
What are 5 ways to increase your step count
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All of them!!!!
Which organs are affected by smoking? List 4
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Brush teeth twice daily for 2 minutes
Floss daily Eat a healthy diet Reduce your sugar intake Avoid cigarettes and smokeless tobacco Visit the dentist regularly
List 4 ways you can maintain good oral hygiene.
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Current Medications
Symptoms Lifestyle changes Questions/ concerns
Scenario: You are trying to prepare for your upcoming doctors’ appointment and decide to create a “Visit Plan”. What information should you include?
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Warm up,
Stretch, Wear appropriate footwear and protective equipment
What are 2 things you can do to prevent injury when exercising?
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Better health outcomes
Food tastes better. You have more energy. Your breath, clothes and hair won’t smell like smoke. You are saving money. You are now more in control of your life and actions now that you are no longer addicted to cigarettes.
What are the benefits to quitting?
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Tooth decay
Tooth loss Gum disease Lung conditions Bad breath Heart Disease Mouth cancer Diabetes Strokes
What are 4 health problems that could be caused by poor dental health
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Why do I need this surgery?
What will you be doing? What are the risks/ benefits? Have you done this procedure before? Is there down time/ What does the recovery look like? Inpatient or outpatient? Will I need to spend the night?
Scenario: Your doctor suggest surgery. What important questions should you ask
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Rest
Ice, Compression, Elevation
Scenario: during your morning jog you trip and sprain your ankle. What do you do? Think RICE
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Quitting cold turkey
Pharmaceutical aids Weaning off and planning a quit day Support groups
How can you quit? Give 2 approaches
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